BOOK BY MAY 25

TO RECEIVE A FREE NIGHT IN ISTANBUL BROWN TRAVELERS

VOYAGE TO THE AEGEAN SEA AN EXPLORATION OF GREECE, THE GREEK ISLANDS & TURKEY

Aboard the All-Suite, 114-Guest Corinthian II August 27 - September 6, 2007

With Alan L. Boegehold, Emeritus Professor of Classics at Brown FACULTY LECTURER Alan L. Boegehold retired from teaching Classics at Brown in 2001 and has since taught at Amherst College as Visiting Professor of Classics and at Florida State University as Langford Family Eminent Scholar. He has also taught at the University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana, Harvard University, Yale University, University of California at Berkeley and the American School of Classical Studies at Athens. He continues to maintain an office in the Classics Department at Brown. Professor Boegehold’s education and training includes: A.B., University of Michigan 1950 (Latin); A.M., Harvard University 1954 (Classical Philology); Ph.D., Harvard University 1958 (Classical Philology); American School of Classical Studies at Athens, 1955-1957. His professional interests are general and include Greek archaeology, history and literature, and he has published studies in all of these areas. A veteran of educational tours, Professor Boegehold has previously visited every stop on this itinerary, and he very much looks forward to sharing his knowledge and perspective with you on this wonderful journey.

GUEST LECTURERS David Gordon Mitten is Harvard University’s James Loeb Professor of Classical Art and Archaeology. He is George M.A. Hanfmann Curator of Ancient and Byzantine Art emeritus in Harvard University Art Museums, associate director of Harvard’s Archaeological Exploration of Sardis, and head of the Master of Liberal Arts in Museum Studies program for the Harvard Extension School.

David Quint (Ph.D., Yale University) is the Sterling Professor of English and Comparative Literature at Yale. He is the present chair of the Department of Comparative Literature. His teaching focuses on the relationship of literature and art to its intellectual, social, and political contexts. He is particularly interested in the larger cultural meanings vested in literary and generic forms. Quint is the author of many books including Epic and Empire (1993); Montaigne and the Quality of Mercy (1998) and Cervantes’s Novel of Modern Times (2003). He has also published essays on Virgil, Spenser, Shakespeare, Milton, Bruni, Castiglione, Flaubert, and Cervantes. His research plans include a book on the Aeneid. For this program, Professor Quint plans talks about Troy, Crete, and Mycenae as they were seen in later literary traditions and their role as models in later empires. Dear Graduates, Parents and Friends of Brown,

Nowhere in the world does natural beauty come together with magnificent historical sites more than it does in the Greek Islands. For centuries, travelers have made pilgrimages to the birthplace of Western culture to appreciate the sunlit ruins overlooking bleached cliffs and azure waters. Late this summer, when the magical light of Greece is at its loveliest, we invite you to explore these wonders for yourself on an enchanting cruise of the Aegean.

Everywhere you go in this part of the world, the gods of legend and myth still echo in the wind, and spectacular monuments stand as testament to the ingenuity and spirit of the ancients. In legendary Troy, we will visit the site of perhaps the greatest love story, where the mythological Trojan War was fought over the mesmerizing beauty of the half-goddess Helen. On the pristine island of Delos, the birthplace of Artemis and Apollo, we will walk among the fallen columns beneath a vast blue sky. Like the classical Greeks themselves, we will marvel at the 3,500 year-old citadels and walls of Mycenae. In Ephesus, we’ll make our way down the very marble roads used by the Apostle Paul in what is considered to be the best-preserved classical city on the Mediterranean.

Historical sites, however, are only a part of the pleasure of a Greek Island cruise. There are also pristine beaches, incomparably blue waters, olive groves, cliffs covered by white-washed houses and charming cafés. You will enjoy the local cuisine at a small tavern in a quaint village in Crete. In Santorini, you will gaze into the caldera of what was probably the biggest volcanic eruption in history. To help you make the most of the experience, Alan L. Boegehold, Emeritus Professor of Classics at Brown, will accompany the trip. He will suggest advance reading, give lectures and lead discussions that will enhance your understanding of this unique itinerary.

Your home for this journey will be the graceful, 114-guest, all-suite Corinthian II, the perfect cruise ship for touring the Aegean Sea. Corinthian II is at once large enough to offer all the amenities of a large ship, such as a spacious restaurant, two comfortable lounges, a gym and a sundeck with a Jacuzzi; but small enough to navigate the tiny inlets and harbors.

We will share this departure with alumni and friends from Yale, Harvard, the Archaeological Institute of America and the Explorers Club. Don’t miss this opportunity to join us on an in-depth exploration of the fabled Aegean, undoubtedly one of the most beautiful and culturally important places in the world.

Sincerely,

Beth Goldman Galer ’88 Director of the Alumni Travel Program

P.S. Book by May 25th, 2007, to receive a free night in Istanbul at the Hilton Istanbul Hotel as well as a tour of Istanbul’s Byzantine and Ottoman sites and monuments.

Front Cover: Santorini and its beautiful circular bay, formed by a flooded volcanic crater Left: The Sanctuary of Apollo at Delphi, sited at an awe-inspiring spot Back Cover: Among the finest Minoan achievements, the splendid Palace at Knossos ITINERARY Monday, August 27, 2007 the birthplace of Apollo and Artemis. USA A walking tour leads to the excava- Depart from the U.S. on a flight to tion of the main shrines of Apollo and Istanbul. Artemis as well as to the Terrace of the Lions, guardians of the Sacred Lake. For Tuesday, August 28 centuries, Delos was considered so sacred ISTANBUL, TURKEY | EMBARK that giving birth and dying were prohib- Arrive in Istanbul and transfer to the ited on the island. Anyone on the verge pier to embark on Corinthian II. (D) of doing either was ferried to nearby Rhineia. Later, it became the base of the Wednesday, August 29 confederacy of Aegean and Ionian states CANAKKALE | TROY | known as the Delian League. (B, L, D) CANAKKALE Today’s excursion leads to Troy, site Saturday, September 1 of the mythological conflict sparked KUSADASI | MILETUS OR by the abduction of Helen, wife of EPHESUS | KUSADASI, TURKEY Menelaus, whose brother, Agamemnon, Tour the ruins of the ancient city of Delos, Apollo’s birthplace, a veritable was king of Mycenae. Troy consists of Ephesus, settled in the middle of the open-air museum nine cities superimposed in rings on a second millennium b.c. In the late Sunday, September 2 massive mound rising above the “wind- 4th century, Ephesus was the most SITIA | KATO ZAKROS | swept” Plain of Ilium. (B, L, D) important commercial city in Asia TOPLOU | SITIA, CRETE, GREECE Minor. See the immense ancient theater Drive to the Minoan palace at Kato Thursday, August 30 and the imposing Library of Celsus. Zakros, where archaeologists have un- STILIDA | DELPHI OR Alternatively, travel to Miletus, the covered evidence of contact with the ORCHOMENOS | GLA | highlight of which is the 15,000-seat African continent. Continue to the STILIDA, GREECE Roman theater, and visit the museum. 14th-century Monastery of Toplou, a Enjoy a choice between two excursions. (B, L, D) formidable fortress with 30-foot-high Travel to Delphi to visit the Sanctuary walls that once guarded the south- of Apollo, one of Greece’s most impres- east corner of Crete against pirates. sive sites. See the Castalian Spring, the Sacred Way, the Treasury of the Athenians, the Temple of Apollo, the theater and the stadium. Also visit the Archaeological Museum. Alternatively, visit Orchomenos, one of the wealthi- est Mycenaean cities, twice excavated by archaeologist Heinrich Schliemann. Orchomenos’ Treasury of Minyas is the most prominent and complete of the ruins here. The site also includes the ruins of a 4th-century b.c. theater and small acropolis and the 9th-century Byzantine Church of the Dormition—built entirely from blocks of the theater. Continue to the remains of the fortified palace at Gla, on a hill surrounded by nearly two miles of Cyclopean walls, portions of which still rise up 15 feet high. (B, L, D)

Friday, August 31 DELOS Corinthian II calls at the pristine island of Delos, which legend identifies as Quaint Nauplion, one of Greece’s best-preserved medieval towns OPTIONAL TWO-NIGHT Note the hole directly above the to the whitewashed homes, shops, cafes POST-CRUISE EXTENSION gate: monks poured boiling oil on and churches of Phira. Then visit the IN ATHENS their attackers through it. Toplou also Nomikos Exhibition, where excellent September 6 - 8, 2007 houses a museum with a fine collection reproductions of Akrotiri’s Minoan fres- (Please note that September 8 is the day you fly back to the U.S.) of icons. (B, L, D) coes are on display, and continue to the Explore the birthplace of Western civi- Prehistoric History Museum of Thera. lization, now an efficient 21st-century Monday, September 3 Also visit the classic, traditionally pre- city following citywide renovations HERAKLION | PHAESTOS | served town of Oia. (B, L, D) for the 2004 Olympic Games. This VOROI | KNOSSOS | optional two-night program includes HERAKLION Wednesday, September 5 transfers; two nights at the Athens Plaza From Heraklion, drive to Phaestos to NAUPLION | MYCENAE | Hotel, with breakfast; city sightseeing tour its Minoan palace, first built around TIRYNS | ARGOS | NAUPLION tours and a festive farewell dinner at a 2000 b.c. Nearby is the Museum of Pass through the dramatic Lion Gate, Greek taverna. Cretan Ethnology, singled out for its which leads to the acropolis and the Rates: $745 per person, double excellence by the Council of Europe. grand palace in Mycenae, traditional occupancy; $275 single supplement Enjoy lunch at a local taverna in the home of Agamemnon. Continue to quaint village of Voroi. Continue to the Homer’s “wall-girt” city of Tiryns, situated Palace of Knossos, which typifies the on a rocky summit and where imposing, brilliance and refinement of the Minoan massive walls of red and gray limestone civilization. Its underground labyrinth is still stand 3,400 years after construction. the legendary domain of the Minotaur. Then journey to Argos and the seldom- (B, L, D) visited Argive Heraion, the Sanctuary of Hera, which commands a superb view Tuesday, September 4 and features ruins dating between the 7th SANTORINI and 4th centuries b.c. (B, L, D) In the second millennium b.c., volca- nic eruptions shrouded the island of Thursday, September 6 Santorini in a blanket of pumice and ash PIRAEUS | DISEMBARK | and collapsed the island into a fractured ATHENS | USA caldera. This volcanic action ultimately Disembark in Piraeus and transfer to produced the wild, otherworldly, multi- the airport for return flights to the hued beauty of the island while reducing U.S. (B) the Minoan civilization into irrevers- ible decline. Take a cable-car ride up Hadrian’s Arch in Ephesus ROGRAM NCLUSIONS The ideal combination of cruise ship P I CORINTHIAN II • 9-night cruise aboard the all-suite, grandeur and small-ship intimacy 114-guest Corinthian II SPACIOUS SUITES • Welcome and farewell cocktail The deluxe Corinthian II is an all-suite mega- receptions aboard ship yacht accommodating no more than 114 guests. • All meals aboard ship, including Originally built in Italy in 1992, Corinthian II was refurbished and redecorated in 2005 spe- house wine, beer and soft drinks cifi cally to create an atmosphere of effortless with lunch and dinner elegance and easy conviviality. All 57 outside- • Complete program of tours and facing suites are a minimum of 225 square feet, excursions as described appointed in rich wood tones, and feature beds that can be confi gured as two twin-size beds or • Educational program of lectures one queen-size bed, a sitting area, satellite TV, The Club DVD/CD player, mini-refrigerator, safe and a and discussions by accompanying FINE DINING guest lecturers and featuring Alan marble-appointed bathroom with fi ne toiletries. Superb Continental cuisine is created by L. Boegehold, Emeritus Professor of Guests staying in the spacious Penthouse Suites Corinthian II’s European chefs and served either Classics at Brown and Veranda Suites (400 and 300 square feet, in the stately restaurant or al fresco on the wide respectively) will also enjoy a private balcony, sun deck, which is specially equipped for out- • Professional Travel Dynamics private butler service, complimentary bottle of door dining service. Select regional wines are International tour staff champagne on arrival and other exclusive in- complimentary with lunch and dinner. Fresh suite amenities. • Complete pre-departure materials ingredients are chosen locally at many ports of call. All meals are served at one unassigned • Baggage handling and transfers seating; varied seating arrangements assure abroad on the designated program comfort for all. Corinthian II’s widely praised departure and arrival dates service equals that of the fi nest restaurants.

• Port dues and embarkation taxes EFFORTLESS ELEGANCE EACH DAY • Gratuities to porters, guides and AND NIGHT Returning from excursions, enjoy complimen- drivers tary refreshments, afternoon tea and all-day coffee in The Club, a comfortable space for Library relaxation with panoramic windows. Before or NOT INCLUDED: Airfare; visa and after dinner, savor a cocktail while the ship’s passport fees; luggage and trip cancel- pianist plays arrangements ranging from jazz lation insurance; meals, soft drinks and to classical to contemporary. Corinthian II also alcoholic beverages other than those features a library, Internet center, beauty salon, specifi ed above; personal expenses such gym, elevator serving all decks and a wrap- as laundry, telephone calls, faxes and around sun deck with Jacuzzi. The 75 European e-mail service and gratuities to shipboard offi cers and crew ensure an atmosphere akin to personnel a private club for the length of your voyage.

Relaxing on Corinthian II’s Sun Deck The ideal combination of cruise ship grandeur and small-ship intimacy

DECK PLAN

Category B Suite

PER PERSON, CRUISE AND LAND RATES| DOUBLE OCCUPANCY All accommodations aboard Corinthian II are suites. They face outside, affording sea views, and several have balconies with sliding doors. All suites include a bed- room with beds that can be confi gured as two twin-size beds or one queen-size bed, sitting area, ample closet space, mini-refrigerator, TV, DVD/CD player, marble- appointed bathroom with shower and other amenities. CATEGORY DESCRIPTION RATE Deluxe suites on Magellan Deck with portholes and $6,995 E sitting area. 225 sq. ft. Suites 250 - 252 Deluxe suites on Columbus Deck with window and $7,695 D sitting area. 225 sq. ft. Suites 329 - 332 Deluxe suites on Magellan Deck with portholes and C sitting area. 235 sq. ft. Suites 254 - 262 $8,395 Deluxe suites on Columbus Deck with window and $9,095 B sitting area. 235 sq. ft. Suites 333 - 348 Deluxe suites on Marco Polo Deck with window and A sitting area. 235 sq. ft. Suites 416 - 428 $9,895 Deluxe suites on Marco Polo Deck with forward and $10,595 AA side windows and sitting area. 285 sq. ft. Suites 414 - 415 MAIN SPECIFICATIONS Deluxe Veranda Suites on Erickson Deck with private $11,895 Length: 297 feet | Beam: 50 feet | Draft: 12 feet VS balcony and sitting area. 300 sq. ft. Suites 505 - 512 Gross Tonnage: 4,200 | Flag: Malta | Suites: 57 Deluxe Penthouse Suites on Explorer Deck with private $12,795 PHS balcony and sitting area. 400 sq. ft. Suites 601 - 604 Airfare: Airfare is not included in the Cruise and Land VS & PHS suites are provided with private butler service and other exclusive amenities. Rates. Please contact Valerie Wilson Travel, Inc., the agency handling air arrangements for this program, for airfares to SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: A limited number of cabins have been designated for Istanbul, Turkey, returning from Athens, Greece, in your single travelers in Categories D - A at a supplement of $2,695 to the per selected class of service. To reach VWTI, kindly call toll-free person, double occupancy rates. Singles in Categories AA - PHS are 877-711-9896 or 212-592-1340, and please have your tour code available at double the per person, double occupancy rates. (7424B) handy for reference.

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An Honest Discussion About Fuel Costs In the uncertain, often volatile oil market of late, it is difficult—if not SIGNATURE DATE impossible—to predict fuel costs over the long term and, more specifically, at the time of operation of this voyage. Our prices are based upon the pre- vailing fuel rates at the time of publication. While we will do everything possible to maintain our prices, if the fuel rates increase significantly, it may be necessary to institute a fuel surcharge. If one is necessary, the total SIGNATURE DATE surcharge for your voyage should not exceed $180 per passenger. Thank you for your understanding.